How to stay healthy as winter lingers
Have your kids been hit by The Bug? With Toronto’s extended winter, it seems like someone you know has come down with something. Here are some tips to keep the whole family healthy until winter...
View Article6 of the best indoor playgrounds in the Toronto area!
Here’s a quick rundown of six of the best indoor play places inland around Toronto to help you and your kids survive a long Toronto winter in really fun ways. Playground Paradise This City of Toronto...
View ArticleThis is Noah, he has autism
Post by Alisa Hutton, whose words can be found at Dusted Words. This is Noah, he has autism. You respond “that must be so hard”. I want to cry and tell you how hard it truly is. I want to tell you how...
View ArticleTrending: YMCA Healthy Kids Day
We all know why kids need tons of physical activity: it sets them up for a lifetime of good health and decreases risk for countless diseases and conditions (and helps them burn off their seemingly...
View ArticleTMN Picks: Toronto Summer Camps
There are so many summer camps out there, so we’ve created a curated list to solve your burning summer camp problems. Toronto Summer Camps for all Kinds of Kids The I’ll Break My Ankle If I Teach You...
View ArticleFive tips for vacationing with kids
Going on holiday with young children is like doing everything you do at home, but without all the things to hand, and in an unfamiliar environment. Research is your friend here, and with some advance...
View ArticleFive ways to raise feminist kids boys and girls
Guest post by Hillary McBride, MA, RCC, PhD candidate Through the recent increase in media attention on sexual assault, there is a sense of urgency to draw attention to the way our society and culture...
View ArticleWhat to do in Toronto: 5 Fun Things to do This Weekend
Spring is in the air and that means the outdoor events are starting up. Here is this week’s wrap up of what to do in Toronto this weekend with the family! Five things to do Toronto this weekend Spring...
View Article6 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Toronto
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. If you are a mom, you might want to leave the computer open to this page … for your significant other to read. If you are a significant other, read this list of 6 ways...
View ArticleHealthy fast food in #thesix
Not every quick food option has to revolve around burgers and drive through. Check out these alternatives. Simple Kitchen The Simple Kitchen offers tasty and wholesome build-your-own meals made with...
View ArticleWhat to do in Toronto: Doors Open Toronto May 26 & 27
One of the most anticipated events of the year is on this weekend (May 26/27). The 19th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf allows regular plebs like us to explore inside more than 130 of...
View ArticleDog Play Spaces
Visit these dog play spaces with the kids and your furry friend. Pawsway The perfect all season, indoor play space for your pet. Drop in, register for training or attend a special event. Located along...
View ArticleExploring public art in Toronto: six must-see sculptures
There’s plenty of art right in front of our noses — art the kids can sometimes even climb on! The Archer Legendary Henry Moore’s iconic piece “The Archer” sits near the doors of Nathan Phillips Square....
View ArticleFive me-time hacks for moms
By Kelly Duran, this was originally posted on VancouverMom.ca As moms, we talk about balance a lot. It’s not always work-life balance either because you don’t have to be a working mom to feel like you...
View Article5 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Toronto
Okay, moms it’s that time of the year again. Time to celebrate the dad’s in our lives. Whether we are planning on spending time with our own dads or our children’s father’s we have 5 fun ways to...
View ArticleWhat to do in Toronto: Youth Day Creative Arts Festival 2018
On Sunday July 22nd, Yonge and Dundas Square will be taken over by the annual Youth Day summer festival. Youth Day is a summer festival designed for young people to enjoy and experience. Think dancing...
View ArticleTravelling with Kids: Survival Tips
The Canada Day long weekend has come and gone, and the August long weekend approaches. Summer is here in force. If travelling with kids is on your agenda, here are some tips to see you through. Before...
View ArticlePsst … Toronto has Beaches!
Toronto may not have the beachfront of Vancouver, but we’ve got plenty of boardwalks and sandy beaches, for kids to dig and build and play. Ward’s Island beach Photo via Lake Ontario Waterkeeper...
View ArticleKids’ Cafes
Sometimes the kids need to play, and mom needs her java fix! These cafes are specially designed to keep the littles one’s amused while you sip your much-needed latte. Lazy Daisy’s Cafe Roll up your...
View ArticleHow I tamed summer FOMO
My phone pinged. Come to the beach tonight! Sunset + drum circle. I wish we could, I typed back. But we’re all exhausted. Another time! This small interaction was a real shift for me. You see, I am...
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